“Disaster can strike at any time.  Whether it’s a house fire at
3 a.m. or a 9.0 magnitude earthquake at 3 p.m., a single disaster can change your physical, emotional and financial health in a matter of seconds.  And while the American Red cross and other partner agencies work 365 days a year to prevent and respond to emergencies, disaster preparedness starts with you, the individual.

This book will guide you through the steps you and your family need to follow to be self-suffcient after a major disaster.  It will inform you about your disaster risks, walk you through making a family disaster plan, and guide you step-by-step in creating a disaster kit.  It will also discuss specific disasters with guidance on what to do before, during and after certain situations that are common in the Pacific Northwest.

It’s impossible to predict every emergency, but you can take steps right now to lessen the effects, and in many cases, prevent these disasters from happening in the rst place.  So take advantage of this resource.   Complete the checklists and share it with family, friends and co-workers.  Keep it in a safe place with your other disaster items.  Knowing what to do in a disaster situation and being able to respond calmly and with confidence can save your life.”